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NameCRAB CRACKER, THE
Address8640 UNIVERSITY CITY BV
STE A1
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/13/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC with active ANSI food protection manager certification arrived at end of inspection. PIC with active ANSI food protection manager certification shall be present during all hours of operation. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Employee observed washing hands for less than 5 seconds. Use proper hand washing procedure when washing hands. Employee educated on hand washing and he correctly washed hands. 0 pts. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Containers of raw shrimp stored above pre-cooked crab. Container of raw shrimp stored directly in larger container of boiled eggs. Pot of raw beef stored directly on top of package of pre-cooked clams. Do not store raw animal foods above ready-to-eat foods. CDI - PIC corrected food storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Heavy buildup on soda nozzles. Clean soda nozzles more frequently.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Ice scoop handle laying in ice in ice machine. Do not store ice scoop with handle touching ice. CDI - PIC removed ice scoop with glove on hand and stored it. Or rectory. 0 pts.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Heavy lime buildup in dish machine. Clean dish machine more frequently. 0 pts.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Clean interior of upright cooler, inside microwave, gaskets of refrigeration units, and floor in walk-in cooler. Clean these areas more frequently. 0 pts.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Water leaking from hot water handle at 3-compartment sink. Repair leak. 0 pts.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Clean floors through kitchen, especially underneath and behind equipment. Clean physical facilities more frequently.